US F-35 jets land in Estonia for exercises in Putin's backyard

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U.S. Air Force F-35 joint strike fighters arrived in Estonia on Tuesday, putting the latest in U.S. military jet technology close to Russia at a time of escalating tensions between Washington and Moscow. The fifth-generation Lockheed Martin jets arrived at the Amari air base on Tuesday and were greeted by Estonian Defense Minister Margus Tsahkna, according to tweets from the U.S. Embassy in Tallinn. "You are always welcome here," he said, according to the embassy. The air base is about 140 miles away from the Russian border with Estonia. -- More..

F-35s arrive in #Estonia, ensuring peace and stability with our #Estonian allies!